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M1.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 19:01:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 19:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Wartau, St. Gallen (Switzerland). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Switzerland: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (4.8 km)
Regional average: 4.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • West Eifel Volcanic Field
    Distance: 390 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 600 m ·Last eruption: -8300 ·Germany

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